Generations Radio interviews worth noting

Kevin Swanson, of Generations Radio, has recorded some interesting programs about the SAICFF and the Christian film industry. Click on the links below to listen.

A Coup in the Film Industry
Interview with Doug Phillips. Hear two SAICFF judges talk about some of the feature film finalists including Fireproof, Expelled, The Widow's Might, and Pendragon!

Herbie Leaves Hollywood in the Dust
Interview with Christian actor Dean Jones.

Franklin Springs essay contest

Franklin Springs Family Media is currently holding a major DVD giveaway. If you want to enter the contest, you'd better hurry, because the contest ends this Friday!

Franklin Springs ESSAY CONTEST:
Why I love being homeschooled (250 words or less)

One essay will be selected to receive the ten-pack collection of DVDs from Franklin Springs Family Media ($199 Value). Send entry to contests@franklinsprings.com – Subject "Essay Contest"

All Entries must be received by Friday, December 19, 2008. Winner will be announced on Monday, December 22, 2008. All entrants will also receive a $5 gift certificate for any film in the Franklin Springs Family Media catalog.

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Counting down the days

It's just a few short weeks until the SAICFF. We're so excited that we've even added a countdown timer to GodHonoringMovies.com (it's in the sidebar).

Competition is fierce this year, and there is no end of speculation about which films will win. Many people think Fireproof will win both Best of Festival and Audience Choice Award. I'm not convinced. While I won't offer my own speculations, I will say that I think Fireproof has some tough competition for the Audience Choice Award. It's all about demographics. Children far outnumber adults at the SAICFF, and children can vote for Audience Choice. I'd say this gives The Widow's Might a good shot at that award. But then there's Pendragon, which will appeal to many teens at the fest.

Let's just say this will be interesting!

Pendragon has come!

Last night, I watched Pendragon: Sword of His Father for the very first time. What do I think of it now that I've seen it? Well, I hope to put together a review in the coming weeks, so please be patient as I gather my thoughts together. I'm not going to comment on the film before then.

Doug Phillips on Money Life

Chuck Bentley, of Crown Financial Ministries, just interviewed Doug Phillips about the SAICFF and the influence of visual media in our culture. Don't miss it!

Crown's short films will be premiering at the SAICFF in January.